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1 Disaster Resilience and Business Continuity Planning, AIT

International Workshop

Disaster Resilience and Business Continuity Planning

Advocating Safety of Public and Private Hospitals, Schools, and other Critical

Structures

Date: June 11 - 13, 2018

Venue: Milton Blender Auditorium, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Organized by:

Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM),

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand Partners:

1. Philippine School of Business Administration, Manila, Philippines

2. Quezon City Government, Philippines

3. UP Planning and Development Research Foundation Inc., Philippines

4. Global Marketing Forum, WY82801, United States of America


The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international institute of higher learning. It is

Asia’s pioneer institution established in 1959 to help meet the region’s growing needs for advanced

learning in engineering, science, technology, management, research, and capacity building. AIT’s

mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the

sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in

Thailand and has affiliated centers in other parts of the world.

The Philippine School of Business Administration, Manila (PSBA-Manila) is a non-sectarian

Higher Educational Institution, duly organized and created pursuant to the laws of the Philippines,

incorporated in 1966. It is also duly recognized by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education

(CHED) and part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(UNESCO) and the International Association of Universities (IAU) so called IAU/UNESCO List.

The main rationale of the School is to help meet the country’s management requirements for more

advanced and sophisticated industrial and commercial life and government responsibilities as well.

PSBA started its research arm for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) researches and projects in 2006

and recently started offering DRM Specialization in its existing MBA program. PSBA-Manila is

committed not only to the education of Filipinos, but also of other nationalities as well and has

cooperative ventures with business schools in Indonesia and Pakistan.

Disasters and its impacts on Business

Disasters are inevitable and occur globally, affect all sections of the society, and include both natural

and man-made disasters. Natural disasters include floods, droughts, earthquake, volcanic eruptions,

landslides, avalanches, and forest fires. Man-made or human-induced disasters pertain to disruptive

events due to civil unrest, terrorism, or war. Different types of disasters have varied impact on

different sectors of an economy.

Business enterprise may be small, medium, or large in size, and exist in various sectors of an

economy. Business formulates the flow of goods and services and formulates the backbone of an

economy. Business includes manufacturing, production, and service sectors.

Disaster impacts the business enterprise both locally and globally. Several countries were affected by

the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Japan Tsunami in 2011; Earthquakes in Pakistan (2005), China


(2008), Japan (2010), Philippines (2012) and India (2005); Hurricane and typhoons in the USA

(2005), Myanmar (2008), Philippines (2013) and Mexico (2017); Volcanic Eruptions in Hawaii (2018)

and Indonesia (2010); and Floods in Thailand (2011), Brazil (2010) and Nigeria (2012).

Impacts of disasters on business

Several disasters affect business adversely. The duration of immediate impact depends upon the type

of disaster, however, reaching normalcy after the disaster effect should be minimized for achieving

resilience from disaster events. Major impacts of disasters on business include: (1) Disruption of

production or manufacturing processes; (2) Loss and damages to the stored products, plant and

machinery and infrastructure; (3) Decline in sales and demand for goods and services; (4) Loss of

employees and their livelihood; (5) Loss of or reduced financial resources; and (6) Mental trauma

and stress arising from disaster event.

Recovering business from disasters

It is crucial for a business to not only survive from a disaster, but to also attain growth and

development post-disaster. The measures adopted to achieve resilient businesses are also referred to

as “Build Back Better”:

Accurate risk assessment and analysis to curtail damages and losses from disasters;

Adopt structural and non-structural measures to be prepared for future disasters;

Adopt risk transfer tools such as insurance;

Duplication of essential business data and records;

Being aware of vulnerabilities arising from their geographic location and exposure towards

natural as well as man-made hazards;

Communication with all stakeholders involved in the disaster management and disaster risk

reduction.

Disaster Resilience and Business Continuity Planning at various levels for Advocating Safety of

Public and Private Hospitals, Schools, and other Critical Structures are one of the key components

for mainstreaming resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in higher education. This workshop will


contribute in the exchange of knowledge and dialogues which will help in developing actions and

projects for mainstreaming resilience further and thus reducing the risk of disasters.

This event being organized at Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand gives a great

opportunity to our institutional corporation to join hands toward the effort in Mainstreaming

Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education.

The Philippines is located in one of the most disaster-prone areas of the world. Its location on the

western rim of the Pacific and along the circum-pacific seismic belt (Ring of Fire) makes it

vulnerable to a range of natural disasters. The international workshop is one of the adoptions of

governance, education, and technology. These dimensional frameworks on governance, education,

and technology are reciprocally complimentary and strengthening for disaster governance as a

consolidated mechanism.

Hence, the Philippines is already equipped with various laws, policies, and other legislative tools for

disaster governance; but it is the cultural and psychological mindset which is difficult to change. The

challenge to evolve and transform from a culture of disaster to a culture of resilience depends not

only on the government alone, but on the people as well.


Workshop Agenda

DAY 1 (11 June, 2018)

Time Activity Person in charge

8.30 – 9.00 Registration DPMM Team

9.00 – 10.00

Opening

Session:

Welcome and Workshop objectives: Dr. Indrajit Pal, DPMM,

AIT

Opening Remarks: Mr. Surendra Shrestha, Vice President

Development, AIT

Opening Remarks: Prof. Pennung Warnitchai, Professor and

Head, Dept. of CIE, AIT

Remarks from PSBA: Dr. Tabassam Raza, Associate Dean &

Director PSBA, DRM Unit

10.00 – 10.30 Refreshment Break / Group Photo

Chair of the Session 1: Dr. Indrajit Pal, AIT

10.30 – 11.30 Session 1: "Some Key Issues of Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia”

Prof. Pennung Warnitchai, AIT

Chair of the Session 2: Ms. Mary Ann Esporas

11.30 – 12.30 Session 2: “The Economics of Disasters: A Review”

Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, AIT

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break

Chair of the Session 3: Engr. Rabiya Mukhtar (DRM Specialist)

13.30 – 14.10 Session 3:

Dr. Tabassam Raza, Director DRM Unit, PSBA-Manila.

Philippines

Mr. Karl Michael E. Marasigan, Head QC-DRRMO,

Philippines

Message from the Guest of Honor

14.10 – 14.30 Hon. Mayor Herbert Constantine M. Bautista /

Hon. Aldrin C. Cuña, City Administrator-QCG


Chair of the Session 4:Ms. Maria Veronica Arreza-Arceilla

14.30 – 14.45

Session 4

Hon. Aldrin C. Cuña, City Administrator-QCG

14.45 – 15.30 “Urban fire risk mapping and simulation”

Prof. Nitin Tripathi, Dept. of ICT, AIT

15.30 – 16.00 Refreshment Break

16.00 – 17.00 Session 5 Group Assignment:

Facilitator: Dr. Indrajit Pal and Dr. Shubham Pathak

DAY 2 (12 June, 2018)

8.30 – 9.00 Session 6 Briefing from the First Day

Chair of the Session 7: Dr. Indrajit Pal, DPMM, AIT

9.00 – 10.00 Session 7

Engr. Rabiya Mukhtar (DRM Specialist),Adjutant Professor

PSBA-Manila

Prof. Grace E. Enriquez, Professor, PSBA- Manila

10.00 – 10.30 Refreshment Break

10.30 – 11.30 Session 8

“Risk Reduction, Development and City Resilience in Asia-

Pacific”

Dr. Indrajit Pal, DPMM, AIT

11.30 – 12.30 Lunch Break

12.30 – 18.00 Field Study Visit

Facilitator: DPMM /AIT Team

DAY 3 (13 June, 2018)

9.00 – 10.00 Session 9 Group Assignment Presentations (by Student groups)

Facilitator: Dr. Indrajit Pal and Dr. Tabassam Raza

10.00 – 10.30 Closing

Session

Closing Remarks:Prof. Rajendra Shrestha, Dean, School of

Environment, Resources and Development, AIT

Certificate and AIT Souvenir Distribution

10.30 – 11.00 Refreshment Break and Departure


International Workshop - Participants List

Disaster Resilience and Business Continuity Planning Advocating Safety of Public and Private Hospitals, Schools, and other Critical Structures

Sl. No. Name Email

1) Mr. Jonathan E. Africa [email protected]

2) Mr. Andrew Anthony S. Arevalo [email protected]

3) Ms. Maria Veronica Arreza-Arcilla [email protected]

4) Ms. Coleen C. Balasabas [email protected]

5) Ms. Dominga M. Capistrano [email protected]

6) Ms. Marlene G. Caresosa [email protected]

7) Cdr. Aldrin C. Cuna

8) Ms. Erlinda D. Egpan [email protected]

9) Dr. Grace E. Enriquez [email protected]

10) Ms. Mary Ann P. Esporas [email protected]

11) Mr. Renato D. Formento [email protected]

12) Ms. Ruth Erica G. Genato [email protected]

13) Ms. Marissa A. Isip [email protected]

14) Ms. Shenah Marie V. Maala [email protected]

15) Mr. Karl Michael E. Marasigan [email protected]

16) Ms. Annmarie Diane T. Marquinez [email protected]

17) Ms. Engr. Rabiya Mukhtar [email protected]

18) Mr. Philip Angelo S. Pandan [email protected]

19) Dr. Tabassam Raza [email protected]

20) Ms. Mercy Joy D. Robles [email protected]


21) Mr. Pedro P. Rodriguez Jr. [email protected]

22) Mr. Froilan D. San Juan [email protected]

23) Mr. Roman G. Sanchez, Jr. [email protected]

24) Ms. Mirasol M. Santos [email protected]

25) Mr. Tariq Siddiqui [email protected]

26) Ms. Guillan May C. Tibule [email protected]

27) Ms. Lyalee F. Tiongson

28) Ms. Margarita M. Villanueva [email protected]


DAY – 1

"Some Key Issues of Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia”

Prof. Pennung Warnitchai, Professor and Head, Dept. of CIE, AIT

Prof. Warnitchai discussed how the typhoons and storm

surge affected South East Asia. He also discussed how Disaster

Warning could’ve prevented a lot more damages. Most importantly,

he discussed on how certain building types are very much vulnerable

to earthquake collapse and how it could be mitigated by retrofitting said building to be earthquake

resilient. Lastly, he discussed that even if we try to predict and mitigate disaster risks, we will still

experience them; for that we need to be able to respond to such calls. Disaster Response Plan and the first

responders will play a key role during these scenarios.

“The Economics of Disasters: A Review”

Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, Professor, AIT

Dr. Ahmad discussed how disasters have been coming more

and more often and have become much stronger than it was 70

years ago. This prompted his study on how much every dollar of

marginal investment for disaster resilience would save from the

disaster cost had there been no action to prevent damages. The findings were that every dollar spent on

Disaster Resilience would save the firm or household around $20 dollars in the long run.

“QC-DRRMO: Local Government Effort in Disaster Resilience”

Mr. Karl Michael E. Marasigan, Director, QC-DRRMO, Quezon City Hall

Mr. Marasigan introduced several projects that the Quezon City-Disaster

Risk Reduction and Management Office are currently involved in, including how

the National Government is involved in the Disaster Resilience effort with the

Local Government. During his talk he also introduced the Disaster Funds Pooling

for Local Government Offices.


“Quezon City Government and its Disaster Risk Management Efforts”

Hon. Aldrin C Cuña, City Administrator-QCG

Cdr. Cuña thanked PSBA-Manila and AIT in its effort to educate City

Hall employees and scholars of Quezon City about Disaster Risk Management.

He also introduced the various efforts the Quezon City Government are taking

to minimize the effects of calamity. In addition, he shared his experience in

Hawaii and the United States’ disaster response.

Events of Day 1:

PSBA-Manila MBA-DRM students on Day 1 Mr. Marasigan presenting a Plaque of Appreciation

to Dr. Ahmad

Dr. Raza and Dr. Pal presenting a Plaque of

Appreciation to Dr.Warnitchai

Organizing Committee:(from left) Dr. Pathak, Ms. Kahdka,

Dr. Pal, Mr. Lwin, Mr. Aditya, and Mr. Aahlad


DAY – 2

“Disaster Resilience and Business Continuity Planning”

Dr. Tabassam Raza, Associate Dean, PSBA-Manila

Dr. Raza showed a video of the Disaster Resilience Efforts with his

assistance of Brgy. Rizal, Makati City. He emphazied on equipments for the

response team and the early warning devices available.

“Punjab Province: Risk Assessment and Disaster Management”

Engr. Rabiya Muktar, Adjutant Professor, PSBA-Manila

Engr. Muktar, as the head of Punjab Provincial Disaster Management

Authority, introduced the participants to several preparations of Punjab to

possible disasters while also showing the early warning devices in Punjab. Engr.

Muktar discussed about the People’s Resilience Framework or how resilient to

multiple calamities a district or community is.

“Role of Private Sector in Disaster Resilience”

Dr. Grace E. Enriquez, Professor, PSBA

Dr. Enriquez discussed the important role that private institutions have

during disasters and that the government cannot solely take the responsibility in

rebuilding and resilience. She discussed further that Corporate Social

Responsibility is a big part of private institutions. Dr. Enriquez gave a lecture on

how Jollibee, a popular fast food chain in the Philippines, has a relief program

prepared in cases of calamity.


“UP PLANDES: Higher Education Institution and Researches in Disaster

Resilience”

Ms.Maria Veronica Arreza-Arcilla, Board Member, UP PLANADES

Ms. Arcilla discussed the efforts that the University of the

Philippines (UP) and other Higher Education Institutions are putting into

Disaster Resilience and Mitigation. UP PLANADES is producing researches

that hopes to aid the planning and preparations to avoid calamitous

consequences.

“Holistic Planning to Achieve Sustainable Growth among SME’s to Mitigate

Risk from Future Flood”

Dr. Shubham Pathak, Professor, AIT

Dr. Pathak discussed his thesis about the resilience of Small and Medium

Enterprises in natural calamities. In his lecture, he focused on the flood of 2011. He

also proposed the idea of balancing resources between economic activities and

resilience building. He inferred that there is a need for holistic planning to achieve

sustainable growth among SME’s to mitigate any risk from future flood.


Events of Day 2:

Group Photo with Cdr. Cuña

Participants front from left: Dr. Raza, Dr. Pal, Engr. Muktar Refreshment Break

Lecture of Dr. Pathak Group Photo in Old City


From left: Mr. Nikorn and Mr. Aditya Group Photo in Old City

Group Photo in Old City


DAY – 3

“Risk Governance Challenges for Local Government”

Group Members (from left):

Ms. Coleen C. Balasabas

Ms. Maria Veronica Arreza-Arcilla

Mr. Andrew Anthony S. Arevalo

Arch. Pedro P. Rodriguez Jr.

Mr. Roman G. Sanchez, Jr.

Mr. Jonathan E. Africa

Mr. Renato D. Formento

Group 1 discussed the Risk Governance Challenges for the Local Government, focusing on Fund

Allocation, Fiscal Management, and Capacity Development. The group also discussed several challenges

of implementation in the Local Government and emphasized on Political Will, Restrictive Bureaucracy,

and a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.


“Role of Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Initiatives”


Ms. Dominga M. Capistrano

Ms. Mirasol M. Santos

Ms. Erlinda D. Egpan

Ms. Ruth Erica G. Genato

Ms. Guillan May C. Tibule

Ms. Marissa A. Isip

Ms. Margarita M. Villanueva

Group 2 discussed the Role of Private Sector in DRM Initiatives. The group focused on the

Private Sectors’ stakeholders and how the company would mitigate the risk they are exposed to. Group 2

looked at the concerns of their customers, employees, and communities around them and discussed how

they can build the capacity of each stakeholder. The group also shared that the Private Sector has the

possibility of partnering up with Public Sector which enhances the capacity of both sectors.


“Role of Higher Education in Disaster Risk Reduction at Various Levels”


Mr. Tariq Sadiqqui

Ms. Mary Ann P. Esporas

Ms. Marlene G. Caresosa

Ms. Shenah Marie V. Maala

Mr. Philip Angelo S. Pandan

Ms. Annmarie Diane T. Marquinez

Ms. Mercy Joy D. Robles

Group 3 discussed the Role of Higher Education in Disaster Risk Reduction at various levels.

The group identified three (3) core roles of Higher Education: Conceptualization, Innovation, and

Implementation. Group 3 stated that Higher Education is a research facility to expand the horizon of

DRR. It is also a knowledge pool wherein policies are taken from. And, lastly, the group also stated that

the Higher Education Institutions are core parts of any implementation programs.


Events of Day 3:

Prof. Shrestha, closing remark Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Arreza-Arcilla

Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Balasabas Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Capistrano

Awarding of Certificate to Dr. Enriquez Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Rodriguez


Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Formento Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Genato

Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Isip Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Maala

Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Caresosa Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Tibule


Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Marquinez Awarding of Certificate to Engr. Muktar

Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Pandan Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Saddiqui

Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Robles Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Arevalo


Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Sanchez Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Santos

Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Villanueva Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Egpan

Awarding of Certificate to Mr. Africa Awarding of Certificate to Ms. Esporas


Awarding of Certificate to Dr. Raza

Group Photo with Prof. Shrestha


Contact: Dr. Indrajit Pal, Assistant Professor and Chair Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Email: [email protected]

Dr. Tabassam Raza Associate Dean and Director DRM Unit Graduate School of Business, Philippine School of Business Administration, Manila Email: [email protected]

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